Associate Planner

Residential Leadership & Client Relationship Management

Future Gen Recruitment is representing a leading Yorkshire planning consultancy seeking an MRTPI Associate Planner to take a key role in delivering major residential planning projects and supporting the continued growth of the Leeds team.

This is a pivotal appointment within the business. The successful candidate will combine high-level planning delivery with leadership, client management and commercial responsibilities.

As an Associate Planner, you will be responsible for both project delivery and team development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading strategic residential planning projects and regeneration schemes
• Managing key client relationships, ensuring repeat business and satisfaction
• Overseeing Local Plan promotion strategies and landowner submissions
• Supporting and managing planning appeals and hearing preparation
• Mentoring junior planners and supporting career development
• Supporting fee proposals, tender submissions and client pitches
• Managing project timelines, budgets and consultant coordination

This is a role offering clear progression toward Associate Director.

• Strong background in consultancy, developer or local authority planning
• Proven ability to manage clients and lead projects independently
• Strong leadership qualities and mentoring experience
• Commercially minded with interest in business growth and client development

A fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role within one of Yorkshire’s strongest planning teams.

All applications handled confidentially.